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Shandaken, NY 12480

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Local Government

Shandaken: Assessor - 845-688-5003; Town Clerk - 688-5004; Courts - 688-5005; Justice of the Peace - 688-5005; Supervisor 688-7165; Police Department (non emergency) 688-9748; Tourist Info 800-342-5826

Recycling center: Town Hall, Rt 28

Historic Places

The town was first settled around the time of the American Revolution. Shandaken was established as a town in 1804 from part of the Town of Woodstock. In 1809, the town was increased by territory from the Town of Neversink (in Sullivan County). Later, some of Shanadaken was used to help form the Towns of Denning, Hardenburgh, and Olive. '' By the final years of the 19th Century, Shandaken had developed the tourist industry which is still the most important part of its economy.

Points of Interest

The town is inside the Catskill State Park, and it is entirely mountainous. Within it lies Slide Mountain, the Catskill Mountains' highest peak.

Allaben -- A hamlet east of Shandaken village on Route 28. It is the seat of town government.

Big Indian -- A hamlet southwest of Shandaken village on Route 28 in the Big Indian Valley.

Bushnellsville -- A hamlet by the north town line on Route 42.

Chichester -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town, north of Phoenicia on Route 214. Its roots lie in the manufacture of furniture until the Depression destroyed the business. It was founded in 1863.

Highmount -- A location northwest of Pine Hill. It was originally called "Summit". It was also known as "Grand Hotel Station".

Mt. Pleasant -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town on Route 28 south of Phoenicia. This community was previously called "Longyear" and "Riseley's".

Mt. Tremper -- A hamlet near the east town line. It was called earlier "Ladew Corners" and "The Corner".

Oliverea -- A hamlet, founded in 1886, in the south part of the town on Route 47. It is home to the Winnisook Club, which is located at the base of Slide Mountain next to Winnisook Lake.

Phoenicia -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town. It was the first community to be connected to the outside world by a railroad (the Ulster and Delaware Railroad) and the first to begin hotel construction for the tourist industry.

Pine Hill -- A hamlet in the western part of the town. Shandaken -- The hamlet of Shandaken is in the north central part of the town on Route 28.

Woodland Valley -- A hamlet in the southeast part of the town, south of Phoenicia. It is still home to the Roxmor Colony.

Shandaken Remembered A Video Documentary From the Beginnings to the Bicentennial By Maureen Nagy.
The Town Historian for Shandaken wrote and co-produced this DVD video documentary which tells the gives the history using antique daguerrotypes, glass lantern slides, stereopticon cards, original maps,, old photographs, paintings and postcards, and century-old magazine and newspaper clipping, as well as contemporary video and photography by Shandaken's most talented artists
More at Hope Farms Books

Shandaken Women's Network: PO Box 114; Boiceville, NY 12412; (845) 688-7871; (845) 688-7670 fax; email cobblestone@catskillpark.com; The Network meets monthly on the first Tuesday at area restaurants for networking and guest speakers to enrich and increase our connections with each other as we pursue life in these glorious Catskill Mts. This group is an outgrowth of the Catskill Women's Network, which was founded in 1990 so that locaal women could meet and exchange information and ideas about working and thriving in this region. We are non-profit and utilize all means possible to support our community by being charitable as a group effort.

Restaurants

Woodland Valley Inn

Lodging

AppleTree Inn and Efficiencies: Routes 28 & 42; Shandaken, NY 12480; 845- 688-7130; Description: Motel

Catskill Creekside Cottage: 234 Whitfield Road; Accord, NY 12404; 845-626-4547; Description:: Catskill Creekside Cottage is nestled among the beautiful Catskill Mountains in Chichester, NY. It is within walking distance to Main Street Phoenicia, dining, fishing, swimming and tubing, and is just a short drive to Belleayre Ski Center, Woodstock, hunting, wonderful restaurants and many other attractions and activities.

Catskill Seasons Inn: 178 Rt. 42; Shandaken, NY 12480; 845 688-2505; Desrciption: 22 Room Inn with 9 efficiencies, swimming pool,tennis court, hiking trails, fine dining for dinner with fireplace lounge 8 miles east of Belleayre

Pine Hollow Lodging: Email: info@pinehollowlodging.com; 294 Main Street; Pine Hill, NY 12465; 718-729-4722; Description:: Surround yourself with the mountains outside and all the comforts of home inside! Cozy vacation apartments on Main Street in Pine Hill near restaurants, shopping, and Belleayre Mountain. Roomy, clean, newly renovated, fully furnished apartments with all the comforts of home create an atmosphere of country enchantment and modern convenience.